Term 2 End of Term Bulletin Phone: 9969 9325 201 7 Website: www.mosman-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected]

Best wishes for a happy, safe and relaxing holiday to all families and our hard-working teaching and administration staff. To those families leaving us, thank you for your contributions to our school community and we wish you all the best in your new schools.

School resumes for all students K-6 on Tuesday July 18 with a whole school assembly on the Gouldsbury playground at 9.00am.

Multicultural Congratulations to Sofia V [4CP], Beatrice P [4TM], Ellie R [SRF] and Olivia S [SGBR] Public Speaking for progressing to the Regional level of competition. All 4 girls represented the school with pride at Manly West PS on June 20, delivering their prepared and impromptu speeches with aplomb.

Instrumental Many thanks to all the parents who brought their children to school for last Thursday’s Program Instrumental Program showcase. It was wonderful to see how much all students have progressed with their musicality. Thank you to Tim Collins for organising the program, conducting and emceeing, to Kate Ney for conducting, and to Sophia Clarke for stepping in to conduct all 3 string ensembles. Many thanks also to the parents who helped supervise each of our ensembles between the library holding bay and the stage.

I would like to make special mention of Taryn Fiebig [MPS parent] for taking on the role of conducting the Stradivari Strings and the Beginner Strings this term. Taryn has done a wonderful job with the ensembles, juggling an incredibly busy schedule of her own to be here for our students.

A huge commendation goes to Tara and Michelle who ran the refreshment stall – superb bakers indeed! These donated morsels, along with the water & gold coin donation raised $480 for the Instrumental Program. Our next Instrumental Program Showcase will be on Thursday September 14 from 6pm.

As the term draws to a close, I’d like to acknowledge the Instrumental Program Working Group [IPWG] for ensuring the program is running smoothly. The IPWG will be meeting regularly over the next 2 terms to ensure the Group’s aim of having the administration side of the program in good hands. From the commencement of 2018, an administration body will work closely with a parent representative group on the artistic pursuits of the ensembles. Should you wish to be considered to take on the administration role, please request an information package by emailing: [email protected] Submissions are due to the school email [[email protected]] by COB Monday July 17. The IPWG will review submissions and invite those shortlisted to interview in week 2 of next term.

Some students have been practicing extremely hard and achieving personal musical milestones by obtaining their Australian Music Examination Board exams in May. Jack [SB] - AMEB Saxophone Grade 2 Exam Freya [SH] - AMEB Saxophone Grade 2 Exam Keira [4B] - AMEB Clarinet Grade 2 Exam Lucy [SB] - AMEB Piano Garde 3 Exam Emilia [SG] - AMEB Saxophone Grade 4 Charlotte [SR] - AMEB Euphonium Grade 4. She also recently performed in a concert with Lionel Cole (nephew of / brother of ) at the Chatswood Concourse with the Regional band / Arts Alive Combined School Band.

Uniform A group comprising parents and staff has been formed to respond to a number of diverse issues that have been raised by numerous parents, staff members and students about the school uniform. In order to come to informed decisions we highly appreciate your response to the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SB6JCMK Preliminary discussions with uniform suppliers are underway, some suggested items:

Summer and winter standard uniform items – add jumper, jacket & pants for winter warmth.

NB : As we are a SunSafe School with the Cancer Council, only broad-brimmed hats are available.

Library News All library borrowing has now ceased due to the holidays. Students have been asked to return all outstanding books. Overdue notices have been distributed. Could you help your child find these books and return them to the library? If there are any concerns come and see me or email me through the school email address.

MPS annual Book Character Parade will take place in Term 4 during the Book Fair.

Premiers’ Reading Challenge Congratulations to the following students who have already finished the PRC as of 23 May: Year 1: Scarlett A, Lily C, Parker D, Harriet J, Maya K, Harry S, Saxon S, Harrison J, Piper S, Year 2: Fiene K, Kal R Year 3: Jeremy B, Noah C, Mia D, Gabriel G, Xavier K, Amber K, David M, Lachlan M, Sarah B, Rory H Year 4: Adam B Year 5: Lola A, Daniel W

There is still plenty of time for those who have not yet started the challenge. For further details visit the PRC website: https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html Children’s Book Week: August 18 – August 25 Book Week is an annual celebration of literature for children and youth. Mosman Public Library (Barry O’Keefe Library have organised a Children’s Book Week competition. The details follow:

Mrs Hodge and Mrs Perkowski

Education Week The Education Week Open Day will take place on Wednesday August 2. All parents and Open Day friends are welcome to attend. The following is a running order of events: 9.00am Beginner Strings 9.10am Junior Dance 9.15am Stage 1 Choir 9.20am Drama Group 9.25am Stage 2 Choir 9.30am Stage 2 Dance Group 9.35am Senior Choir 9.40am Senior Dance Group 9.45am Recorder Group 9.50am Beginner Band All these performances will take place in the school hall. 10.10am - Open Classrooms. 11:00pm - Lunch with your child/children.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Woolworths Earn Mosman Public School has registered for the Woolworths Earn and Learn program, which & Learn begins on Wednesday July 26. This program is a fantastic opportunity for our school to get new educational equipment. When you shop at Woolworths you will receive a sticker for every $10 spent. Stickers can be placed on sticker cards that are available at Woolworths. Once sticker cards are complete, they can be placed in the box located in the school office or at the Neutral Bay Woolworths store. As a school we have the choice of the resources we would like to purchase. We will be selecting resources that will support the teaching of Mathematics and Literacy. If you would like to know more about the program, you will find further information at www.Woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn Mini-Mos It’s official!! KC are the 2017 Mini-Mos Grand Champions - the first class to have 100% of their class registered to run. KC win a gold trophy, an afternoon tea party and will be Bell DJs for a week!

The Mini-Mos Grade Champion is the class in each grade with the highest number of students registered to run in the Mini-Mos: KC, 1R, 2S, 3/4B, 4T, SB. These classes win an engraved trophy and an afternoon tea party.

Well done everyone – and a special thank you to Fleur Collyer for exciting the student body at the Monday morning assemblies with Mini-Mos promotions.

Canteen Treats This Friday is Canada Day in the canteen to mark the occasion [officially on Saturday] of Canada's 150th birthday! To celebrate this landmark day, we are selling a Canadian staple: Goldfish crackers for $1. They are a yummy cheesy cracker in the shape of a fish. We will have some available for tasting. We are also selling the last of the Mini-Mos paddle pops and icy twists for $1. Both are available on Flexischool and over the counter.

Canteen volunteers are asked to wear RED and WHITE on Friday.

Be on alert Unfortunately, I’ve had several reports of adolescents acting in unsafe and highly inappropriate [subtext = illegal] ways near the scoreboard of Allan Border Oval. I urge parents to remind their children of stranger danger and if you witness or hear of something concerning, please report it to the police on 9969 1933.

After School Care Due to the increasing demand on positions for after school care, a new service has commenced operations to establish after school care spaces from fully approved & vetted private homes in the local community. A leaflet was sent home with the eldest child in each family with further information about the service. Parents/carers interested in applying to become a carer, please go to www.neighbourhood7.com.au

Holiday This is an invitation to participate in a School Holiday event at the NSW Parliament: happenings NAIDOC at Our House - Tuesday July 4, 2017, 10am - 3pm

A free fun day with activities for the whole family inspired by this year’s NAIDOC Week theme, “Our Languages Matter”

Children can participate in storytelling, Aboriginal art & crafts, playing didgeridoo and learning Aboriginal dances, as well as Dharawal Language workshops. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years. There will be optional BBQ on the day ($3 per sausage sandwich)

Everybody is welcome - BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL by phone or email:

(02) 9230 2047 & [email protected]

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Glenaeon OOSH – Holiday Care Program 121 Edinburgh Road, Castlecrag, & 5a Glenroy Ave, Middle Cove, NSW 2068 Fri 23rd June to Fri 14th July 2017

Friends: – PLEASE DO invite your friends from other schools. All are welcome!! Cost: from $75 /day Hours: 8:15am to 5.30pm More Details & Enrolment at: www.glenaeonoosh.com.au Email Forms to: [email protected]

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The Lions Club of Manly have generously donated tickets to Circus Quirkus held at the Wesley Conference Centre on July 13 at 11am and 2pm. If you’re interested in attending, please see the ladies at the office.

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Dates to Follow this link to the yearly calendar: www.mosman-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar Remember